Metformin Use Reduces the Risk of Peripheral Vestibular Disorder in Diabetic Patients: A Nationwide Population‑based Cohort Study
Metformin use in patients with DM was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing PVD. These findings suggest a potential protective effect of metformin beyond glycemic control, warranting further prospective studies to explore underlying mechanisms.
Authors
- Yuan-Yung Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9571-8960)
- Tzu-Yu Weng
- W. U.Chien Chien
- Chun-Teng Tsai
- Chi-Hsiang Chung
Institutions
- National Defense Medical Center (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Otology & Neurotology
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mao.0000000000004875
- Primary Topic
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00